River Radio

News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

River Radio is a news podcast hosted by Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson hosts River Radio, a news show with 101 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  May 2, 2026 – The Summer 2026 Book Show

  May 2, 202654 minS7

  <p>Jim talks to <b>Craig Fehrman</b>, author of the new book “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark,” about additional details he’s uncovered about this historic adventure (3:00). Gayle gets a fresh batch of summer book recommendations from Literary Fairy Godmother<b> Pamela Klinger-Horn</b> (28:30). Plus and update of local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.</p><p><b>This Week’s Guests</b></p><p>Craig Fehrman, author, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark</p><p>Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller</p><p>Pamela’s Book Recommendations</p><p><b>Email us:</b></p><p>r...

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  Episode #11

  April 4, 2026 – Travel with Cameron Hewitt…Outdoors with Angie Hong

  Apr 4, 202654 minS7

  <p>Gayle talks with <b>Cameron Hewitt</b>, travel guidebook writer for Rick Steves’ Europe, about his best tips for travelers heading into the busy season (3:00). Jim discusses environmentally-friendly yard and garden ideas with <b>Angie Hong</b>, coordinator of Minnesota’s East Metro Water Education Program (30:00). Plus an update of local news (50:30).  Matt Quast is technical director.</p><p><b>This Week’s Guests</b></p><p>Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe</p><p>Angie Hong, East Metro Water Resource Education Program</p><p><b>Email us:</b></p><p>riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org</p><p><b>Government Links:</b></p><p>City...

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  Episode #10

  March 21, 2026 – Attorney General Keith Ellison and Judge John Tunheim

  Mar 21, 202654 minS7

  <p>In a time when legal matters are at the forefront, Jim and Gayle welcome two of Minnesota’s most prominent legal figures. This show features conversations with Minnesota Attorney General <b>Keith Ellison</b> about the follow-up to ICE’s Minnesota incursion and his office’s ongoing challenges to Trump administration actions (3:15); and U.S. District Judge <b>John Tunheim</b>, one of many federal judges at the center of recent notable court rulings (26:45). Plus, an update of local news (50:00). Matt Quast is technical director.</p><p><b>This Week’s Guests</b></p><p>Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General<...

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  Episode #9

  February 28, 2026 – Fixing Lake Alice and Mining Near the BWCAW

  Feb 28, 202649 minS7

  <p>Gayle speaks with <b>Stacy Smith</b>, DNR Acquisition and Development Program Supervisor, about plans to address the inadvertent draining of Lake Alice in William O’Brien State Park (3:45). Jim discusses efforts to reverse a mining ban now in effect in the Superior National Forest, next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with <b>Kevin Proescholdt</b>, Conservation Director, Wilderness Watch (24:00). Plus, an update of local news (46:15). Matt Quast is technical director.</p><p><b>This Week’s Guests</b></p><p>Stacy Smith, Minnesota DNR</p><p>Kevin Proescholdt, Conservation Director, Wilderness Watch</p><p><b>Email us:<...

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  Episode #8

  February 14, 2026 – Hidden Figures....Outright Threats

  Feb 14, 202639 minS7

  <p>Gayle explores the lives of Minnesota residents who are afraid to leave their homes, speaking with a Latin American native who is reluctant to leave her Minnesota home (3:30). Jim talks to Minnesota Secretary of State <b>Steve Simon</b> about threats to a free and fair election in November (13:30). Matt Quast is technical director.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>This Week’s Guests</b></p><p>Maria, immigrant in Minnesota </p><p>Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State</p><p> St. Thomas study on non-citizen voting</p><p><b>Email us:</b></p><p>riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org</p><p><b...

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